Općina Molve combines Marian pilgrimage and the naive art of Podravina with natural attractions such as forests and lakes. The Church of the Assumption of Mary, the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles, the Molvarski likovni krug Gallery and the lakes each offer a different focus.
Churches and Marian Pilgrimage
The Church of the Assumption of Mary was built in the Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1853, and the church was consecrated in 1862. It is classified as a protected cultural asset. Another stop on the religious itinerary is the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles, where the statue of the Virgin Mary is kept throughout the year. Every year for the Feast of the Assumption, it is carried in a large procession from the chapel to the parish church.
The statue, which is considered miraculous, made Molve a Marian shrine and a pilgrimage center for the faithful. If you are planning a trip around the procession, check the exact date in advance. This way, you can coordinate the religious focus of your stay with the actual event date, rather than planning around the feast as a general point of reference.
Naive Art and Cultural Sites
The Molvarski likovni krug Gallery brings together around 30 painters and sculptors connected with Podravina naive art. The attic houses a permanent exhibition of objects from earlier times, including furniture, household items once in everyday use, and clothing worn in the past. Thus, the cultural offerings of Općina Molve include not only church architecture but also painting, sculpture and everyday objects.
The cultural offerings also include the Molve Multimedia Cultural Center and the birthplace of Mijo Kovačić, considered an important Croatian naive painter. The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Repaš is also among the municipality’s tourist attractions. If you would like to include these places in your trip, you can prioritize the cultural offerings according to your interests: sacred architectural history, Marian devotion, naive art or historical household objects. If you are planning a specific gallery visit, it is advisable to check visiting arrangements in advance.
Forest, Regional Park and Lakes
The municipality’s natural attractions include Mura-Drava Regional Park and Repaška šuma. The lakes Sekuline and Čingi Lingi are also natural destinations; Sekuline is an artificial lake. Čingi Lingi is considered a central swimming spot in this part of Podravina, and fishing is also mentioned as a possible activity there. If you are planning a day of swimming, it is best to check the current conditions in advance.
The Ribički dom is located at Sekuline. Fish specialties can be prepared there for groups of day-trippers and tourists passing through or staying longer in nature. If you have specific plans, check availability and your preferred catering arrangements in advance.
Competitions and Road Directions
The ŠRK Šaran Molve organizes fishing competitions, including the traditional Kup Velika meša and the Ščukijada. The Kup Velika meša is traditionally associated with the municipal day celebrations on August 15. If you are planning to participate or attend, check the exact event dates and participation requirements in advance.
For road directions, a turnoff from the Podravska magistrala is relevant: it runs through Molve and Repaš and connects the area with a border crossing in the direction of Hungary.
Discover more destinations: Repaš, Molve, Općina Gola, Općina Sveti Ivan Žabno, Općina Križevci, Općina Sveti Petar Orehovec, Općina Drnje, Općina Kloštar Podravski
For the broader travel overview: Koprivnica-Križevci County.
